Ranking the Best Football States

Which state produces the best football players? The question has been debated for years. We did the research, compiled the stats and drew the only possible conclusion: It's a toss-up.

Check out the stats below on the states that produce the most high school players, the most high school national titles, the most Heisman Trophy winners and the most NFL Hall of Famers. Maybe you can determine which state is truly best at football.

Which state produces the best football players? The question has been debated for years. We did the research, compiled the stats and drew the only possible conclusion: It's a toss-up.

Check out the stats below on the states that produce the most high school players, the most high school national titles, the most Heisman Trophy winners and the most NFL Hall of Famers. Maybe you can determine which state is truly best at football.

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- Chad Zimmerman is the co-founder of STACK as well as its President. He earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University where he was a four-year starter on the varsity football team, team captain and an All-American his senior year. Shortly after graduation, he helped launch S
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